American airmen return home

Around 90 American airmen have arrived back at RAF Lakenheath from Afghanistan after being in the war torn country for 3 months running rescue operations.

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US airmen return to Lakenheath base

Around 90 American airmen have arrived back at RAF Lakenheath from Afghanistan Credit: Airman 1st Class Dana Butler (DVIDS)

Around 90 American airmen have arrived back at RAF Lakenheath from Afghanistan.

They've been in the war-torn country for 3 months running rescue operations to help injured individuals in the field.

Easton Shew was one of several American airmen reunited with their familes today Credit: Airman 1st Class Dana Butler (DVIDS)

Today they were reunited with their loved ones at the Suffolk base.

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